Cost of living in Argentina compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Argentina | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,449 (609 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 (304 ฿) | 256 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (106 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (40 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (76 ฿) | 86 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 (65 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 (140 ฿) | 384 ฿ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 (83 ฿) | 93 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (43 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 (53 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 (218 ฿) | 745 ฿ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 (75 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (27 ฿) | 39 ฿ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Argentina | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 (24,972 ฿) | 36,930 ฿ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 (13,862 ฿) | 25,038 ฿ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 (1,771 ฿) | 2,285 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 (17,033 ฿) | 22,966 ฿ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (8,518 ฿) | 10,900 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (1,474 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (528 ฿) | 556 ฿ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (15,648 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (7,163 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 199% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (206 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (137 ฿) | 266 ฿ | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 92% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Argentina | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (2,973 ฿) | 1,924 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (2,124 ฿) | 967 ฿ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (5,265 ฿) | 2,762 ฿ | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (4,540 ฿) | 2,835 ฿ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Argentina | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 (849,328 ฿) | 806,246 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (32 ฿) | 38 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (593 ฿) | 2,607 ฿ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Argentina | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (211 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (376 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (524 ฿) | 889 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (149 ฿) | 175 ฿ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (92 ฿) | 95 ฿ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (126 ฿) | 140 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (81 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (73 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (304 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Argentina | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (758 ฿) | 730 ฿ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (337 ฿) | 378 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (956 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (1,204 ฿) | 1,790 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (239 ฿) | 271 ฿ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (143 ฿) | 103 ฿ | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (107 ฿) | 97 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (29,106 ฿) | 28,714 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (9 ฿) | 1.66 ฿ | + 463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (1,195 ฿) | 1,857 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (83 ฿) | 138 ฿ | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,758 prices entered by 1,038 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Thailand
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